🌸 Presentation
Nelumbo Flavescens is a classic lotus, notable for its large, bright yellow flowers and generous foliage. It serves as a true focal point for any pond, water pot, or decorative aquaponic system. Its hardiness and abundant flowering make it highly appreciated by both hobbyists and aquatic garden enthusiasts.
📏 Features & Dimensions
Nelumbo Flavescens is a classic yellow lotus variety, a hardy type reaching 1.2 to 1.8 m in height depending on conditions, with round, decorative leaves measuring 40 to 60 cm in diameter, large bright yellow flowers that are striking and spectacular, blooms from June to August, planted in 25 to 35 cm of water, requires full sun exposure, hardy with good frost resistance, distinguished by its abundant and luminous flowering, ideal for any pond or aquaponic installation.
🌿 Cultivation & Care
Plant Flavescens in heavy, clay-rich soil suitable for ponds or large decorative pots. It thrives in full sun to encourage abundant and long-lasting flowering. In aquaponic systems, it benefits fully from nutrients generated by fish while remaining easy to maintain.
To maintain a neat appearance, regularly remove faded leaves and flowers. With proper care, Nelumbo ‘Flavescens’ becomes a true gem in the water garden, offering spectacular blooms year after year.
🔍 Difference from Nelumbo lutea
Nelumbo lutea is often confused with Nelumbo flavescens, as both have yellow flowers and similar foliage. The main difference lies in the size and shape of the flowers: lutea generally produces larger, single flowers, while flavescens may be slightly more compact with rounder blooms.
Color can also be a distinguishing factor: lutea has a pure, bright yellow, whereas flavescens sometimes leans toward a softer, slightly creamy yellow. This resemblance explains why even lotus enthusiasts frequently confuse the two.
